Custodians are responsible for maintaining multisensory excellence standards for all LU facilities, on and off campus, by way of cleaning and sanitizing interior spaces. Emphasizing a clean, orderly, and aesthetically pleasing environment; Custodians will work alongside teammates and supervisors, utilizing good judgement to support the University’s mission by providing a safe and sanitary environment. Custodians are considered essential personnel and are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delay, shutdowns, and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather conditions. Any other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The standard custodial work shift hours are as follows:

1st shift: 6:30a-3pm
2nd Shift: 3pm-1:30am (10-hour shift @ 4 days a week)
3rd Shift: 10:30pm-7am

Reports to work at required times and performs duties assigned by Custodial Supervisor including:

  Daily cleaning and sanitizing of bathroom facilities:

• Floors, toilets, walls, partitions, sinks, mirrors, showers, windows, glass doors
• Uses brooms, mops, buckets, vacuum cleaners, and other cleaning equipment

Daily cleaning of interior facility spaces:

• Offices, halls, classrooms, labs, food service areas, common areas

General outdoor services and maintenance:

• Sweeping entry areas
• Cleaning mirrors, windows, and glass doors as needed
• Collects and disposes of trash and recyclable materials from all facilities

 Provides custodial services for scheduled and unscheduled events:

• May include irregular shifts (nights, days, weekdays, weekends, holidays)
• Attends to emergency needs as required

Safety and compliance:

• Wears, uses, and maintains proper personal protective equipment
• Tracks safety data sheets, work orders, and facility forms
• Observes safety rules and regulations
• Identifies and reports safety issues, posting warning signs as needed

Inventory management:

• Stocks supplies in custodial closet for assigned building

• Identifies and reports equipment, supplies, and repairs needed

Security:

• Locks/unlocks classrooms as assigned
• Secures campus buildings daily (doors and windows)

  Floor care:

• Completes assigned work orders (stripping, waxing, carpet cleaning)

  Special events:

• Assists with campus graduations and other functions
• Monitors lobbies and restrooms during events

  Knowledge and skills:

• Understands custodial methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment
• Follows safety and sanitation practices
• Prioritizes and manages multiple projects/tasks
• Estimates material and equipment needs
• Makes timely decisions appropriate to responsibility level
• Supports established recycling efforts

  Emergency response:

• Addresses urgent custodial needs (e.g., spills, body fluid clean-up)
• Follows OSHA standards for blood-borne pathogen exposure control

Maintenance and reporting:

• Reports unsafe conditions, suspicious activity, and maintenance issues
• Properly uses and manages cleaning supplies

Continuous improvement:

• Stays informed about emerging technologies and industry benchmarks
• Works effectively as a team member, supporting LU's mission

Additional responsibilities:

• Performs seasonal tasks (e.g., snow shoveling)
• Completes other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• This position requires a high school degree or GED. 1-3 years of related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Clean and professional appearance. 

• Must be courteous, detailed oriented. self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills. 

• Must be able to lift to 50+ pounds and perform duties of the Custodial trade in typical Virginia Climate and in an indoor/ outdoor setting.  

• Experience with residential, and/ or commercial/ industrial cleaning (methods and safety) field is preferred. 

• Working knowledge of safe and efficient operation of electrically and propane powered and manual cleaning equipment. Must be willing to be trained and follow directions. 

• Ability to carry out written instructions and implement tasks, as well as be able to bend, crouc